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2026 Nevada wildfire and mass evacuations
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 24
AUG 25 · Day 2
Nevada wildfire firefighters make progress
At least seven people, including three first responders and four civilians, have been injured in the fire.
The fire near the California state line began Saturday and exploded in size on Sunday.
Schools across Washoe County were closed Monday because of the evacuations and to keep roads clear for emergency crews.
AUG 24 · Day 1
Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, forced 42,000 people to evacuate.
Six people have been injured in the fire.
Officials say the fire is under investigation.